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Animal magic

We have had threads on here in the past in which people have spoken about their pets/animals and posted photos and written about how much difference they make to them and help them through. I've been searching but I can't find these threads so hope no one minds me starting another and can I say, really looking forward to seeing any photos!
Dolly Mixture went to a show yesterday. I spent hours on Friday bathing her and getting her all poshed up, applying various lotions and potions (although I could not quite get her tail to go bright white)! She did really well and got a rosette for 3rd in her class. I was so proud!( Not me riding but her trainer)! I've loved horses all my life and don't suppose I'll ever change now, nor do I want to, if I'm honest. They really helped me with cancer and Dolly is an utter sweetheart and gives kisses.
We're doing it all again next Saturday and I'm under instruction to wash the tail several times this week so must try harder!

Hello @Gypsy, isn't it strange how these things happen, I was thinking about the dog thing again today as I am lazing in bed on my first day out of hospital (reversal done on Monday). No dog yet, bit still intending to get one 😁

HI @Gypsy thank you she’s a funny little character. I’m a horse lover too, had my own and have been loaning for past few years. Looking after my mum and now OH poorly since June leaves my little time so I’ve had to give it up for now, I can’t live without them so hopefully I can start again

This summer, a whole lot of feral cats took up their base at the croft including a mother cat with kittens. Resident croft cat Simba was not impressed and moved out to the greenhouse at the house for some peace and quiet! Cats Protection came and in the end, they trapped and neutered 8 cats in total- I had not realised that there were that many- and they returned all but one which was re-homed. Anyway, we are still putting out food and water for the cats in the hay byre and although I don't often see them, it all disappears every day. In order for them to get in and out, we have to leave one of the doors open a little way. Dolly thinks that this is entirely for her benefit and she has learned that if she sticks her nose through the gap, she might just get an extra treat- she usually isn't mistaken!

I thought you might like to meet the new Grand Puppy .....Bruno but recently renamed ‘you little shit ‘. ! Apparently he is very naughty runs off with things Enthusiastically bites toes if they are in socks and sadly is not taking to being housetrained. ! !
Cath xx

Here's a photo of my daughter's 6 month old Patterjack (a cross between a Jack Russell and a Patterdale) very much enjoying his home comforts as he loves the heat of the fire

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